IDRL 215 (Actual) Exam Graded A+
How do we define labour relations? Does it matter whether we define the term narrowly
or more broadly? - ANSWER-The relationship between a union and the employer in a
workplace.
The narrow definition of the term can mask important aspects of what labour relations
is.
Labour relations is also the study of the employment relationship in general. More
specifically labour relations recognises that the employment relationship is one of power
and that inherent power differentials exist between employers and workers. This power
dynamic shapes what happens at work
How does government differ from the state? - ANSWER-The state enforces laws of
labour managment relations and serves as an employer in its own right. The state can
shape the values and beliefs of the parties and provide various forms of support to
facilitate positive labour relations
the state is responsible for the broader economic and social policies that structure the
economic context which labor and managment interact.
How is employment a social, as well as an economic, relationship? - ANSWER-
economic is the exchange of value between employer and worker
social- workers agree to accept managers authority and the dynamic for both parties to
structure a relationship that will maximize cooperation and minimize conflict
What are labour and capital? And how do their interests converge and conflict in the
employment relationship? - ANSWER-Labour is the portion of the population that trades
its time for the wages necessary to support itself.
Capital the portion of the population that draws income from different kinds of
investments they purchased with their capital.
What are the common law duties and obligations of employers and employees? -
ANSWER-Employer:
1)Work and remuneration-Employer is required to pay worker with agreed upon wages
for the work they do. Employer also needs to provide the worker with enough work and
significantly reducing hours or laying off could be a breach of contract
2) Notice of termination- Must give worker proper notice before termination or the
equivalent pay in lieu of the notice. If the worker has violated rules such as stealing they
do not need to provide notice.
How do we define labour relations? Does it matter whether we define the term narrowly
or more broadly? - ANSWER-The relationship between a union and the employer in a
workplace.
The narrow definition of the term can mask important aspects of what labour relations
is.
Labour relations is also the study of the employment relationship in general. More
specifically labour relations recognises that the employment relationship is one of power
and that inherent power differentials exist between employers and workers. This power
dynamic shapes what happens at work
How does government differ from the state? - ANSWER-The state enforces laws of
labour managment relations and serves as an employer in its own right. The state can
shape the values and beliefs of the parties and provide various forms of support to
facilitate positive labour relations
the state is responsible for the broader economic and social policies that structure the
economic context which labor and managment interact.
How is employment a social, as well as an economic, relationship? - ANSWER-
economic is the exchange of value between employer and worker
social- workers agree to accept managers authority and the dynamic for both parties to
structure a relationship that will maximize cooperation and minimize conflict
What are labour and capital? And how do their interests converge and conflict in the
employment relationship? - ANSWER-Labour is the portion of the population that trades
its time for the wages necessary to support itself.
Capital the portion of the population that draws income from different kinds of
investments they purchased with their capital.
What are the common law duties and obligations of employers and employees? -
ANSWER-Employer:
1)Work and remuneration-Employer is required to pay worker with agreed upon wages
for the work they do. Employer also needs to provide the worker with enough work and
significantly reducing hours or laying off could be a breach of contract
2) Notice of termination- Must give worker proper notice before termination or the
equivalent pay in lieu of the notice. If the worker has violated rules such as stealing they
do not need to provide notice.
